Iraq Politics

In the last 12 hours

Who are the Kurds, and could they topple the Iranian regime? ITV21:07

Iraq must not be a staging ground for war with Iran Brookings Institution20:26

Dbeibah discusses regional developments and strengthening Iraq's stability in a phone call with … Libyan News Agency (LANA)18:43

Iraq’s top judge proposes revisiting Iraq’s ‘largest bloc’ ruling amid political deadlock 964media15:26

Iraqi PM: We Will Not Tolerate Any Attempt to Drag Iraq into War PUKmedia15:23

Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq amid reports on US support Hurriyet Daily News12:18

'I'm going to lose my mind': Iraq war vet Dems sound off over Mar-a-Lago 'chicken hawks' The Raw Story11:29

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In the last 4 days

Iraq’s CF to drop al-Maliki as PM nominee Shafaq News21:21 3-Mar-26

Trump pursues regime change in Iraq, too Al-Ahram Weekly14:03 4-Mar-26

Saddam Hussein died uttering six horrifying last words Daily Star05:18 4-Mar-26

I regret supporting the Iraq War. We shouldn’t repeat our mistakes in Iran now. America Magazine22:12 4-Mar-26

Hormuz closure chokes Iraq’s oil lifeline as fields halt, losses mount Shafaq News12:10 4-Mar-26

Iraq’s Al-Sistani urges halt to war on Iran Shafaq News09:54 4-Mar-26

PM Al-Sudani Vows Decisive Action Against Efforts to Drag Iraq Into War Peregraf19:15 3-Mar-26

Over 70 missiles and drones strike the city of Erbil in northern Iraq News.am19:14 2-Mar-26

Iraq vows to stop militants dragging country into war The National18:34 3-Mar-26

'Outlawed Terrorist Entities Target Erbil,' Says KRG PM Masrour Barzani Peregraf12:08 3-Mar-26

Oil Prices Leap Higher as Iraq Shuts Down Production At Giant Oil Fields OilPrice.com15:11 3-Mar-26

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy (Baghdad, Iraq) (March 3, 2026) U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Iraq19:43 3-Mar-26

Iraq’s Al-Siyada backs winning list criterion for largest bloc Shafaq News16:46 3-Mar-26

Iraqi PM Sudani aims to rein in pro-Iran militias, avoid war The New Arab15:18 2-Mar-26

Drone attack targets Iranian Kurdish Party headquarters in Erbil Province Shafaq News06:45 3-Mar-26

Iraq’s SOMO prioritizes Asia for crude exports while expanding European market share 964media12:31 3-Mar-26

Six scenarios after US-Iran proxy showdown in Iraq over Maliki’s nomination The Arab Weekly08:37 3-Mar-26

Iraq’s top judge calls to amend Constitution over ‘largest bloc’ rule Shafaq News08:29 3-Mar-26

Crown Prince receives calls of solidarity from world leaders Kuwait Times19:27 2-Mar-26

UK rules out entering 'Iraq-style war' in Mideast after Iranian drone strike on RAF base TRT World13:29 2-Mar-26

Kataib Hezbollah buries four PMF fighters killed in Al-Anbar attack Shafaq News13:19 2-Mar-26

Iraqi Shia faction claims drone attack on US base at Baghdad airport Middle East Monitor11:51 2-Mar-26

Dust Specter APT Targets Government Officials in Iraq Security Boulevard17:24 2-Mar-26

Several drones intercepted in Erbil province Rudaw14:31 2-Mar-26

PM al-Sudani takes over as acting Defense Minister Shafaq News12:58 2-Mar-26

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In the last 7 days

Four new explosions rock Erbil Shafaq News10:57 1-Mar-26

Two killed in strikes on Iraq base, pro-Iran group threatens US The New Arab12:28 28-Feb-26

Iranian Foreign Minister updates Iraqi counterpart on US negotiations The Peninsula19:37 27-Feb-26

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy (Baghdad, Iraq) (March 1, 2026) U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Iraq11:36 1-Mar-26

Ancient time capsule unearthed in Iraq reveals new details that corroborate the Bible MailOnline14:20 28-Feb-26

Power-Bid In Iraq: Will Maliki Return? – OpEd Eurasia Review19:16 27-Feb-26

Harir Air Base in Erbil hit in twin morning strikes Shafaq News07:54 1-Mar-26

Trump praises Barrack’s role in Iraq Shafaq News19:39 27-Feb-26

Iraq mourns Khamenei, calls for immediate stop to escalation Shafaq News07:36 1-Mar-26

Iraqi leaders mourn Iran’s Khamenei after US-Israeli strike The Sun Daily06:09 1-Mar-26

Amir receives telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister The Peninsula14:40 28-Feb-26

Baghdad Denounces Strikes on Iran, Warns against Involving Iraq Asharq Al-Awsat14:11 28-Feb-26

US Envoy Barrack Meets Iraq's Ex-prime Minister Maliki Asharq Al-Awsat15:35 27-Feb-26

US envoy Tom Barrack meets Nouri Al Maliki and Iraqi officials for government formation talks The National15:17 27-Feb-26

How America Can Leverage Iraq’s West Qurna Oil Field The National Interest13:06 27-Feb-26

Why Trump’s Criticism of Maliki Strengthens Him in Iraq War on the Rocks08:36 27-Feb-26

Iraq, Saudi Arabia call for de-escalation amid Hormuz crisis Shafaq News12:52 1-Mar-26

Nine killed as Iran protests erupt in Pakistan, Iraq The North West Star11:55 1-Mar-26

Iraq calls for de-escalation following Khamenei death Shafaq News10:09 1-Mar-26

2 killed in Iraq, 1 in UAE as Iran-Israel confrontation spreads Anadolu Agency15:22 28-Feb-26

Emirati Firm Suspends Supplies from Major Iraq Gas Complex Asharq Al-Awsat13:39 28-Feb-26

Iran to continue to defend itself: Araghchi Nournews12:23 28-Feb-26

2 killed, 3 injured in strike on Iraq’s Babil amid US-Israel-Iran confrontation Anadolu Agency10:48 28-Feb-26

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List United Nations (Press Release)21:41 27-Feb-26

US Envoy holds talks with PM Al-Sudani as deadline pressures Iraq’s government formation Shafaq News18:03 27-Feb-26

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In the last 14 days

Kuwait summons Iraqi diplomat over Baghdad’s filing of maritime coordinates with UN TRT World00:22 22-Feb-26

Al-Maliki’s PM nomination in doubt as US warning deadline expires Shafaq News10:49 22-Feb-26

Iraq faces political crisis as, months after elections, they still lack clear leadership - analysis Jerusalem Post12:22 23-Feb-26

Al Sudani's party signals shift as support in Iraq for Al Maliki's bid wavers The National09:52 22-Feb-26

Iraq bloc may drop Maliki from PM nomination after US threats The New Arab15:17 21-Feb-26

US Army Uses Remote Support to Repair Surgical Imaging System in Iraq The Defense Post10:37 20-Feb-26

“Iraq without the Kurds”: Political and economic cost of rupture Shafaq News10:58 24-Feb-26

Turkey and BP Reshape the Balance of Power in Northern Iraq OilPrice.com01:52 26-Feb-26

U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack Joins Iraqi PM al-Sudani for Signing of Major Oil Agreements with Chevron Peregraf17:21 23-Feb-26

President Barzani backs Kurdish and minority languages Shafaq News07:59 21-Feb-26

New Generation alliance with PUK focused on reform, not targeting any party: Deputy leader Rudaw12:05 20-Feb-26

Trump Says He Deserves the Congressional Medal of Honor for His 2018 Visit to Iraq: 'I Was Extremely Brave' People03:43 20-Feb-26

Iraqi oilfield poised for output surge with Chevron The New Arab11:07 26-Feb-26

Iraq secures Turkiye deal to repatriate over 180 ISIS detainees Shafaq News13:25 23-Feb-26

President Barzani condoles Iraq’s Central Bank governor Shafaq News12:59 22-Feb-26

Erbil slams Baghdad’s move to upgrade Jalawla status: Violation of Article 140 Shafaq News12:03 21-Feb-26

Iraq needs a stronger presidency, says candidate Sardar Abdulla The New Arab08:59 20-Feb-26

Iran Restarts Gas Exports to Iraq as Energy Pressures Mount OilPrice.com08:59 26-Feb-26

Al-Sudani Coalition signals constitutional action over Iraq’s presidency stalemate Shafaq News08:06 26-Feb-26

Transfer of ISIS prisoners to Iraq puts spotlight on Ankara’s ties to jihadists and sensitive intelligence secrets Nordic Monitor16:20 25-Feb-26

Iraq’s Al-Muthanna governorship vote sparks legal dispute Shafaq News10:33 25-Feb-26

Baghdad International Airport temporarily closed due to technical issues, says Transport Ministry The National08:28 25-Feb-26

US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions Jerusalem Post17:23 24-Feb-26

KDP supports civil disobedience over Iraq’s Jalawla, Qara Tapa upgrade Shafaq News13:10 24-Feb-26

Iran advances 263km rail link to Iraq via Khosravi Shafaq News12:45 24-Feb-26

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